River Song Returning To “Doctor Who”

Alex Kingston is set to reprise her role of Professor River Song in this year’s “Doctor Who” Christmas special airing December 25th on BBC America.

Kingston played the time-traveling character and love of The Doctor, starring in two episodes with David Tennant before appearing in thirteen with Matt Smith. This special will mark her first appearance alongside Peter Capaldi.

Production on the Christmas special began this week with Douglas Mackinnon directing from a script by Steven Moffat. Further guest stars are still to be announced.

Before that “Doctor Who” will return to BBC America for a twelve-episode regular season kicking off September 19th.